Denwa Backwater Escape, Pugdundee Safaris

Satpura Tiger Reserve

Madhya Pradesh

Denwa Backwater Escape, is an eco-luxury, wildlife resort in Satpura National Park. This idyllic getaway is nestled in the densely forested land of Madhai, along the backwaters of the meandering Denwa River. Built on 10 acres of lush forest cover; this eco-luxury wildlife resort offers stunning views of the Denwa River, the rolling Pachmarhi hills and rolling grasslands of Satpura. The Denwa Backwater Escape is a quaint jungle eco-luxury resort that is single-use plastic free. Built in contemporary safari style design, the lodge uses local and sustainable material like stone, baked tiles, even recycled old furniture, including wooden railway sleepers. Built on 10 acres, the eight Cottages and two Tree house are done up in eclectically crafted, leather safari furniture, c...risp cotton upholstery and linen. The walls and the rooms are adorned with local art and crafts, that also include wrought iron Bastar art. The cosy accommodation offers sprawling verandahs with scenic views of the forest cover and the winding Denwa river of Satpura National Park.
  • Activities offered include nature walks; jeep safaris; kayaking; cycling; night safaris; and walking & camping safari in the core of Satpura National Park. Besides the boating facility offered by forest officials, the lodge also gives guests an option of booking an exquisite boat safari experience in its 8 seater private boat, taking guests to the depth of Denwa river, to witness the somersaulting wildlife that inhabits the surroundings.
  • Choose amongst 8 luxuriant cottages or 2 tree houses, all en suite. The cottages have a large terrace where you can sleep out under a glorious panoply of stars. Staff will arrange for mosquito netting on request. Rooms come with intercom facility, air conditioning and power back up.
  • The dining hall overlooks the tranquil Denwa River and serves a variety of Indian, Continental and local cuisines cooked with fresh produce sourced from neighbouring villages.
  • Open throughout the year.
  • Nearest airport - Bhopal (150 km), Jabalpur (250 km), Nagpur (325 km);
    Nearest railhead Sohagpur (20 km), Pipariya (40 km), Itarsi (70 km);
  • • 1 child below 5 year is complimentary. Other will be charged @ 25% of double room cost.;
    • Children between 5-12 years sharing the room are charged @ 25% of double room cost.;
    • Children above 12 years / adults sharing the room are charged @ 40% the of double
  • From £116 From price based on lowest category room per night. Enquire direct to get full range of pricing and to book.
  • In-house lodge naturalist
  • Swimming pool
  • Bikes
  • Wifi access

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Satpura Tiger Reserve

After you get on a ferry on the Tawa dam, your gateway to this park, you will encounter rugged hills and steep mountains with sandstone peaks, narrow water filled gorges, deep ravines, dense sal and teak forests, as well as quiet coves and bays on which crocodiles bask and spotted deer drink. This is real explorers’ country. With real vision, Satpura is set up differently to most other Tiger Reserves in India, allowing you a far more immersive nature experience within its bounds inclu Read more>>

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